Master of Public Health/Functional Certificate - Health Communication and Promotion in Boston United States | Boston University

Develop expertise in crafting public health communications that are grounded in theory, backed by science, and tailored to specific audiences. This MPH certificate program teaches you to design and execute communication strategies that encourage healthy habits and transform social norms for individual and community wellbeing.

Earning this 16-credit certificate equips you with interdisciplinary knowledge and hands-on skills for creating and deploying communication tactics that promote healthy behaviors, shift societal expectations, and support public health initiatives. You'll acquire competencies in areas like campaign design, qualitative and quantitative assessment, crisis communication, health advocacy, and leveraging digital platforms, traditional media, and other channels to improve public health outcomes.

After completing the program, graduates will be prepared to:

Formulate a comprehensive strategy for interventions and communications that combines theoretical foundations, scientific evidence, audience insights, practicality, and measurable outcomes.
Select optimal communication platforms to achieve public health objectives through careful analysis of available options.
Produce impactful content and messaging using approaches customized for various demographics, including populations with limited health literacy.
Construct assessment frameworks to measure communication strategy effectiveness.
Deliver compelling professional presentations that educate and influence diverse groups.